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Funding Opportunities for Postgraduate Study

A variety of funding opportunities are available to research students in the School of Histories and Humanities.

Information from Graduate Studies Office in relation to funding can be found on the GSO website

Wandering Books 4 Fully Funded PhDs on Early Medieval Manuscripts at Trinity College Dublin Wandering Books seeks to address the challenge of better localising manuscripts. It brings together a geneticist (Prof. Dan Bradley), a manuscript specialist (Dr Nicole Volmering), an intellectual historian (Dr Immo Warntjes) and a historical linguist (Dr Mark Faulkner) to supervise between them four PhDs taking distinct methodological approaches to the same corpus of manuscripts deriving from early medieval Britain and Ireland: one hunting the animals whose skins made the manuscripts, one tracing the techniques used to assemble the skins into a book and write it, another tracking the texts it contains as they diffused across Europe, and a fourth listening for the languages the manuscript contains. With funding from the Trinity Research Doctorate Awards: Group-based Research Projects 2024-5, Wandering Books will recruit four PhD students, starting September 2024. Students will receive a stipend of €25,000pa for the four years of the PhD, and have their fees waived.

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PhD2: Tracing Techniques: Manuscript production , supervised by Nicole Volmering, and designed to investigate aspects of book production relevant to the localisation of manuscripts. These may include (but are by no means limited to): the preparation of parchment for writing; codicological structuring; and palaeographical analysis. Many of these features have a culturally specific determination in the insular world and the candidate will aim to shed light on their place within the regional dynamics of manuscript production. The successful candidate will work on manuscripts belonging to a select region within the medieval Irish-continental diaspora for which the origin – Irish or Continental – is contested.

PhD3: Tracking Texts: Content Analysi s, supervised by Immo Warntjes, and designed to investigate the content of early medieval codices as a tool for localisation. In the early Middle Ages, Irish script manuscripts were not only produced in Ireland, but also on the Continent by Irish peregrini or schoolmasters. It is often very difficult to assess whether a book or its scribe moved to the Continent. A detailed textual analysis of every single item in such codices – securely placing them in the transmission history of this text – can shed bright light on where each individual text, and ultimately their combination, were likely copied. The successful candidate will conduct such analysis on one or a group of early medieval Irish script manuscripts for which the origin – Irish or Continental –  is contested.

Students interested in this PhD are invited to send a motivation letter, a CV, academic transcripts, a sample of written work, and two academic references to [email protected] by Tuesday 9 July . It is envisaged shortlisted applicants will be interviewed towards the end of that week or in the week beginning 15 July . The final stage of the application process will involve the submission of a formal PhD proposal to Trinity.

The following may be considered the essential and desirable qualifications for the award:

• A first-class / high 2.i (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in History, Linguistics, Medieval Studies, Celtic Studies, Classics or another relevant subject
• High reading ability in Latin
• Demonstrable communicative competence in English
• Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team
• Willingness to participate in training and development activities
• Good working knowledge of Medieval Latin philology and palaeography
• Experience in editing early medieval Latin texts
• Experience working with manuscripts and manuscript libraries

Irish Research Council – Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarships

Irish Research Council – Enterprise Partnership Scheme

Irish Research Council – Employment-Based Postgraduate Programme

School of Histories and Humanities Research Doctorate Award

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Doctorate Awards

Staff- and Student-PI led Trinity Research Doctorate Awards

Group-based Trinity Research Doctorate Awards

Trinity Research Doctorate Awards for Students of Sanctuary

China Scholarship Council

McDowell Memorial Studentship in History

John Dillon Fellowship in Ancient Philosophy

Cornelia Maxwell M.Phil. Awards in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

School of Histories and Humanities M.Phil. Entry Awards

Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships

Awards in Individual Disciplines and other Sources of Funding

A limited number of awards are available in individual Departments within the School. See https://www.tcd.ie/study/postgraduate/scholarships-funding/ and, for awards available in History, www.tcd.ie/history/postgraduate/funding/ . Additional awards are advertised from time to time, for example, PhD scholarships associated with Group-based Trinity Research Doctorate Awards, European Research Council projects, or PI-led Irish Research Council projects such as IRC Laureate and IRC/SFI Pathway projects. These scholarships are typically restricted to new entrants.

Irish Higher Education Grants – Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI)

Irish research students who meet the qualifying social welfare payment and (strict) income conditions may be eligible for a grant under the SUSI Student Grant Scheme. Grants may cover up to the full cost of tuition. They do not include maintenance. For further information see www.susi.ie/eligibility-criteria/income/postgraduate-income-thresholds-and-grant-award-rates/ .

Trinity Trust Postgraduate Travel Grants

These travel grants are awarded to continuing research students for attendance at conferences related to their research or to carry out research abroad to supplement research undertaken in Dublin. Application must be made in advance of the planned travel (deadlines 1 September, 1 December, 1 March, 2 June). Go to http://www.tcd.ie/graduatestudies/students/research/ to download supporting documents and complete the online application form. Further information on the School approval procedure is available in the School’s Postgraduate Research Handbook. Some Departments in the School also have travel funds for which research students may in some cases be able to apply; please consult your supervisor or Head of Department.

Postgraduate Student Assistance Fund (Hardship Fund)

Registered postgraduates in need may apply to the Postgraduate Advisory Service for some financial assistance to help with living expenses and, in certain circumstances, for a waiver/refund of the Student Levies and Charges (SLC). For details see https://www.tcd.ie/seniortutor/students/postgraduate/financial-assistance/ .  All applications are assessed individually against the funds available and an award is made against a specific cost (e.g. rent, childcare, emergency medical expenses). Due to the limited funds available, the number of successful recipients and amounts awarded varies each year.  Unfortunately, there is no Financial Assistance available to help students with tuition fees.

Applicants for Provost Ph.D Project Awards If the applicant was previously a student in Trinity College, please email [email protected] to confirm if a copy of your transcript is required.

Provost’s PhD Project Award (Classics) The Department of Classics seeks applicants for a fully-funded four-year award to start a PhD related to the project: ' Alexander the Great and the Language of Elite Power in the Hellenistic and Roman Worlds ' The award comprises the full PhD tuition fees (at EU level) and an annual stipend of €17,316. Trinity’s Provost’s PhD Project Awards are generously funded through alumni donations and Trinity's Commercial Revenue Unit.

Provost’s PhD Project Award (History) The Department of History seeks applicants for a fully-funded four-year award to start a PhD related to the project: ' Writing the French Revolution: Experience and Identity in French Revolutionary Ego-Documents. ' The award comprises the full PhD tuition fees (at EU or non-EU level) and an annual stipend of €17,316. Trinity’s Provost’s PhD Project Awards are generously funded through alumni donations and Trinity's Commercial Revenue Unit.

Provost’s PhD Project Award (History) The Department of History seeks applicants for a fully-funded four-year award to start a PhD related to the project: ' The Radical Left, the Avant-Garde, and the Rise of Dictatorship in Interwar Europe ' The award comprises the full PhD tuition fees (at both EU and non-EU level) and an annual stipend of €17,316. Trinity’s Provost’s PhD Project Awards are generously funded through alumni donations and Trinity's Commercial Revenue Unit.

Provost’s PhD Project Award (History of Art) The Department of History seeks applicants for a fully-funded four-year award to start a PhD related to the project: ' A Visual History of Earth System Models from 1972 to Present ' The award comprises the full PhD tuition fees (at both EU and non-EU level) and an annual stipend of €17,316. Trinity’s Provost’s PhD Project Awards are generously funded through alumni donations and Trinity's Commercial Revenue Unit.

• China, Ireland and Empire - supervisor: Dr Isabella Jackson
• Poverty and Welfare in post-war Ireland - supervisor: Dr Carole Holohan
• Integration: An Intellectual History (20th-century US History) – supervisor: Dr Daniel Geary

Irish Research Council Laureate Award PhD scholarships Three Department of History staff members have been awarded prestigious Irish Research Council (IRC) Laureate Awards, which include funding for PhD students in the following areas: CHINACHILD: Slave-girls and the Discovery of Female Childhood in Twentieth-century China (Dr Isabella Jackson) IFCE: The Irish Foundation of Carolingian Europe – the case of calendrical science (computus) (Dr Immo Warntjes) CLICAB: Climates of Conflict in Ancient Babylonia (Dr Francis Ludlow)

Four-year Doctoral Award A Visual History of Earth System Models from 1972 to Present Principal Investigator: Dr Timothy Stott Applications are sought for a fully funded four-year Provost’s PhD Project Award to begin at Trinity College Dublin in September 2022 as part of the research project A Visual History of Earth System Models from 1972 to Present led by Dr Timothy Stott (Trinity College Dublin). The PhD research will be a case study of the visual culture of Met Eireann (The Irish Meteorological Service), with a focus on its contributions to international climate research and to Irish visual culture during this period. The award comprises the student’s full PhD tuition fees (EU or non-EU) and an annual stipend of €17,316. The deadline for applications is 4 pm on Friday 29 April 2022. Further Information.

IRC-SFI Pathway PhD Scholarship – Early Irish Hands Join Dr Nicole Volmering on her SFI-IRC Pathway Programme project ‘Early Irish Hands: The Development of Writing in Early Ireland’ from September 2022. The PhD student will undertake a case study of the use of Irish script on the continent based on a group of manuscripts from Reichenau. The four-year award consists of a stipend of €18,500 annually plus a travel budget and a €5,750 contribution towards fees. The deadline for applications is 5 pm on 6 June 2022. Further Information.

Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarships (Irish Research Council) Application criteria and deadlines vary from year to year; the following is indicative only. The IRC typically provides a stipend of €18,500 per annum; a €5,750 contribution to fees; and research expenses of €3,250 per annum. You can apply for an IRC Scholarship before you start your degree (duration of funding 2 years for an MLitt and 4 years for a Structured PhD) or in Years 1-2 of the PhD (duration of funding 3 or 2 years). The call is generally issued around September with an application deadline in late October. Students should liaise with their supervisors in planning and preparing an application and study the guidance provided by the IRC and the School. The School will send out an email notification when the call is issued, organise an information session for potential applicants, and arrange an internal process for vetting applications. Applications have to be signed by the Head of School and the College Research Office. Procedures and internal deadlines will be communicated by email so please contact  [email protected]  to indicate your interest in applying to ensure you receive communications. Please bear in mind that internal deadlines will be several weeks before the IRC deadline.  http://www.research.ie/funding/postgraduate-funding

Ussher Fellowships Highly competitive awards open to new entrants beginning PhD research only. All new full-time PhD students who apply before the 1st of May are automatically considered for these awards. An award is valued at €13,000 plus fees for three years. Further information is available here.

Postgraduate Research Studentships These awards are available to new entrants and continuing full-time students undertaking PhD research. The postgraduate studentship covers EU or non-EU fees and an annual stipend. Further information is available here.  Continuing students should contact  [email protected]  for information on how to apply.

Further information about funding can be found on the Graduate Studies Office webpages .

There are a variety of funding opportunities available to postgraduate research students in the School of Histories and Humanities.

From time to time the Departments of the School also offer funding for postgraduate research. Details of any such awards will be found on the postgraduate pages of the individual Departments.

Fully Funded PhD Scholarship

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position in the areas of privacy and data analytics for online services. Of particular interest is the development of privacy-enhanced data analytics methods to support decision making (by making recommendations etc) by users and the development of tools for the analysis of the privacy provided (or not provided!) by existing tools/mobile apps.

Successful applicants will have excellent analytical skills with an interest in machine learning, privacy and programming - the positions would suit a strong CS or Engineering graduate or a math graduate looking to gain experience of more applied problems in IT/Data Analytics.

You will be joining a high profile research group with an excellent track record in high impact research. TCD is the leading university in Ireland and SCSS is the top ranked Computer Science department. We have active international visitor programme and students have the opportunity for international and industry exchange visits.

These positions are open to both EU and international applicants.

The postgraduate scholarship is open to Irish, EU and international students and carry a stipend of €18,500 (tax free).

To apply, candidates should submit a detailed CV, transcripts of undergraduate grades and the names and contact details of two referees for letters of recommendation to Prof. Doug Leith, email: [email protected].

Position to remain open until filled.

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• Eric Flamholtz PhD Scholarship on Business Growth and Development

Trinity Business School partners with world-leading academic to launch new scholarship

Trinity Business School has partnered with Professor Eric Flamholtz to launch the  Eric Flamholtz PhD Scholarship on Business Growth and Development.

With the purpose of addressing existing gaps in research output around the subject of managing stages of business growth,  the Eric Flamholtz PhD Scholarship  will fund a high potential scholar to undertake research into business growth and development. Existing research indicates that less than 5% of business start-ups create more than half of all the jobs created by any cohort of new ventures. The appointed scholar will analyse the economic gains presented by start-ups and deliver research insights on the barriers and enablers of business growth, in order to help businesses to thrive and prosper

Funded by Professor Eric Flamholtz and Trinity Business School, the scholarship offers a fee waiver (worth up to €7,000 to cover EU fees) and a stipend (including teaching fellowship) of €18,000 per annum over a three-year period. Professor Flamholtz has also established a new prize fund for two business growth research and case study papers published in the International Review of Entrepreneurship.

The scholarship recipient will undertake full-time study under the supervision of Professor Andrew Burke, Chair of Business Studies & Dean of Trinity Business School. Some external supervision is also likely to be contributed by Professor Eric Flamholtz.

Professor Flamholtz, Emeritus Professor at UCLA and Visiting Professor at Trinity College Dublin, is a world-renowned thought-leader on the subject of business scaling, and has consulted an array of major companies, such as Disney, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Starbucks and Nike.

With a keen interest in organisational growth, particularly in relation to entrepreneurial firms, Professor Flamholtz’ collaboration with Trinity Business School will provide the successful scholarship applicant with the opportunity to pursue impactful study under the tutelage of world-leading academics at an institution renowned for entrepreneurship.

Reflecting on the partnership, Professor Eric Flamholtz, Emeritus Professor at UCLA and Visiting Professor at Trinity College Dublin said: “In spite of the importance of entrepreneurial growth and development to economies around the world, the issue of organisational scale up and its related challenges has been a relatively neglected area of research. My perspective on this is as an academic, consultant, and entrepreneur who has dealt with these types of issues for more than 40 years. My objective is to support an ongoing research focus on issues of organisational growth, development, and scale up.” “In my view, Trinity Business School is the ideal partner for this initiative for several reasons, including the distinguished history and reputation of Trinity College Dublin, the distinguished leadership and faculty of the Trinity Business School, its strategic location in Europe, its mission, values and vision, and its deep commitment to the real-world impact of education and research. In addition, I have long held Dean Andrew Burke in my highest personal and professional regard. We have previously collaborated on a global conference bridging theory and practice in this area. I am truly delighted that Trinity Business School will be the home for the Eric Flamholtz PhD Scholarship on Business Growth and Development under the supervision of Professor Andrew Burke. It is my expectation that this will enable future scholars to make a meaningful difference in research as well as an impact on actual business practice.”

Professor Andrew Burke, Chair of Business Studies & Dean of Trinity Business School, says: “We are delighted that Professor Flamholtz has chosen Trinity Business School as the home for this scholarship and look forward to his involvement in order to maximise its impact. The importance of business scaling cannot be overstated. There is so much obsession with start-up activity when in fact most new businesses fail – usually at significant personal and financial cost. Among those that survive, only a small minority generate are truly high performers. Therefore, the aim of the scholarship is to enhance our knowledge of the scaling process so that more firms can learn how to grow their business successfully, especially in a sustainable and ethical manner. The successful scholar will not only benefit from the financial support provided by the scholarship but also the much more valuable expert guidance of Professor Flamholtz himself who is arguably the world’s leading professor in this field”.

Click  here  for information on the Eric Flamholtz Scholarship, including how to apply.

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PhD Studentship (2 Roles)

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The School of Nursing and Midwifery is offering one full-time and one part-time funded scholarships for entry into the PhD programme in September 2024.  

Full-time Scholarship

• One Full-time PhD Scholarship offers full funding for three years with a stipend of €25,000 per annum plus EU academic fees.

Part-time Scholarship

• One Part-time PhD Scholarship offers EU academic fees for six years on the part-time register

The scholarships are open to nurses and midwives who are not currently registered for a PhD, but who have a strong desire to discover new practices and knowledge through evidence-based approaches.  The School of Nursing and Midwifery PhD Scholarship offers a pathway to nurses and midwives to conduct research that advances innovation in practice, integration of care or health systems and enhanced health outcomes in their chosen field of study.  The Scholarships offer opportunities for suitably qualified nurses and midwives to pursue a Structured PhD which must align with one of our research centres or thematic areas in which the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin offers leading expertise:  

Research Centres:

• Trinity Centre for Maternal Care Research  (TCMCR)
• Trinity Research in Childhood Centre (TRiCC)
• Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disabilities  (TCAID)
• Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation (TCPHI)

Thematic areas:

• Mental Health and Recovery
• Older persons health & well-being

Applications will be scored according to the following criteria:

• Quality of research proposal including how the proposed research will advance and contribute to existing knowledge
• Alignment of the research with one of the School’s research centres or thematic areas
• The applicant’s track record and research potential including a well-defined career development plan,
• How the proposed research will benefit the applicant, society and the profession of nursing or midwifery
• Must be a registered Nurse or Midwife, and/or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland

 Prospective students are advised that they must secure the agreement and support of an academic member of staff in the school who will become the primary supervisor for the PhD in order for the application to be eligible for review. In addition, an online application to TCD to apply for the PhD programme must be submitted. The successful applicant must register with the School of Nursing and Midwifery. 

NOTE: Applicants must have been resident in an EU member state for 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible for EU fees

Application Procedure

The following documentation must be attached to the application:

Cover letter and CV

Personal statement including career plan (500 words)

Two letters of reference (academic)

Research proposal of approx. 3,000 words, to include specifically the following elements:

Abstract (300 words, approx.)

Background context and rationale for the research

Aims, objectives and central research questions

Methodology including details of any specialist knowledge/data required

Relevant ethical issues

Milestones and deliverables (Gantt chart)

Where the research fits within the School and College research strategies

Dissemination plans and potential impact

Trinity College Dublin will charge an application fee. You may receive notification following your application to College that your application to be a PhD student has been accepted. This is a separate process from your application for the Scholarship. You will be notified of the outcome of your Scholarship application separately.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

We are ranked 3rd in the world for gender equality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020) and we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award, recognising our work to advance gender equality. The University is actively pursuing a Silver level award, which it has committed to achieving by 2025. Trinity is committed to supporting the work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment

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Tcd fully funded phd scholarship in ireland, 2018.

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Description for TCD Fully Funded PhD Scholarship:

TCD Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Ireland, 2018 is open for International Students, European Union Students . The scholarship allows PhD level program(s) in the field of Computer Science, Statistics taught at Trinity College Dublin . The deadline of the scholarship is .

• Strong motivation to tackle challenging research problems
• Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Strong interest in applied mathematics; prior research experience is a plus.
• Excellent academic results (first-class honours or equivalent)
• Very good level of spoken and written English
• Applications from excellent candidates in related topics will be also considered.

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How to Pay for Grad School: Financing Options

Grad school brings additional funding options

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Getting a graduate degree can be a smart money move in the long run, but first, you’ll have to get over a big short-term hurdle: how to pay for grad school. Unlike a four-year program, the cost of a grad degree can vary widely, from $30,000 to $120,000 or more.  

Luckily, there are a lot of options to pay for grad school. We’ll help you zero in on the best choice so you can start your new career off on the right foot when you get to the other side.  

It's best to first exhaust your federal loan options and look for any available free aid, but many people need more help paying for grad school after that. See the best graduate student loans to get started.

Overview of Financing for Grad School

Paying for grad school isn’t too dissimilar from paying for your undergrad studies. Just like before, you’ll need to come up with a plan to finance your education. Unless you were born to a wealthy family, chances are you’ll need to cobble together funding from a few different places, like most people. 

Here are the main strategies for how to pay for a graduate degree:

• Scholarships and grants
• Fellowships and assistantships
• Student loans

The best way to pay for grad school is by getting free money, and there’s actually quite a lot of it around if you look for it. 

The quickest way to get started down this path is by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as you can because many scholarships and grants are given out on a first-come first-serve basis. 

The FAFSA becomes available every October 1 for the upcoming school year.

The FAFSA will point out any federal or school-based aid available to you, but many other organizations offer grants and scholarships too. Plan on spending a few hours scouting out as many of these scholarship options as you can. Check with local, state, and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, industry groups, businesses, and aggregator websites like Fastweb . 

Take notes on the deadlines, award amounts, and requirements. Put this information in a spreadsheet so you have your own custom menu of free money that you can easily refer to.

Many graduate programs hire their own students to help perform the work of the university. As a teaching assistant, for example, you may be responsible for leading the lab portion of an undergraduate course in your area of study. As a research assistant, you may even be paid to conduct research on your own thesis project. 

In addition to a modest living stipend , some universities even offer tuition waivers for fellows and students. In the biology field, for example, it’s quite common for graduate students to not have to pay anything at all for their graduate degree because all expenses are covered through fellowships and assistantships. This may not be the case with every graduate program, however. 

About 54% of graduate students end up taking out student loans to further their education. Since student loans aren’t free and can cause many headaches after you graduate, it’s best to only use loans to cover any remaining gaps after you’ve received as much free financial aid as possible.

Student loans for grad school can be broken down into the same two categories you might be familiar with from your undergrad days: federal and private student loans .

• Federal student loans: You apply for these when you fill out the FAFSA. Federal student loans are the best choice because they’re often cheaper and come with far more protections and repayment options to make your post-graduation life easier. 
• Private student loans: While they are best left as a last resort, you can apply for these loans with individual lenders. Your rates may be higher and lenders are far less willing to work with you if you ran into financial snags after you graduate. 

As an example of how federal student loans are better than private student loans, payments on federal student loans were paused at 0% interest in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Private student loan borrowers have had no such reprieve. 

Most people use a combination of free aid, loans, fellowships, and assistantships when figuring out how to pay for grad school. But there are a few other options too:

• Personal savings: If you’ve been saving up in a 529 plan or other savings account , this is obviously the best choice before taking out loans, but not everyone has savings available.
• IRA savings: The IRS allows you to use funds from your IRA to pay for “ qualified education expenses ” without charging the normal 10% early withdrawal penalty if you’re under age 59 ½.  
• Employer reimbursement: If you’re fortunate enough to be going back to school for a degree that your current employer can benefit from, ask if it’ll reimburse all or a portion of the cost. 
• Federal work-study: Not just for undergrads, federal work-study jobs are also available for qualifying grad students. When you fill out the FAFSA, you’ll be notified if you’re eligible or not.

See more of the best graduate student loans to help pay for your continuing education.

Figuring out how to get money to pay for grad school can be tough, but luckily it’s probably not as hard as grad school itself will be. Here are some general tips to keep in mind:

• Sort out your undergraduate loans: Most lenders—federal and private—allow you to defer payment on your undergraduate loans if you return to school, but you’ll need to notify them. 
• Know the norms of your program: Grad school can be horrendously expensive, like if you’re getting an MBA at a private school, or relatively affordable, like if you’re studying wildlife biology at an in-state public college. Know what’s normal for graduate students in your field so you don’t end up paying more than you have to.
• Do a cost-benefit analysis and post-graduation budget: Many people go to grad school as a default since they’re not sure what to do yet. Instead, try putting together a realistic budget with student loan payments and a starting salary to ensure getting a grad degree makes financial sense too. 
• Watch for career-specific loan forgiveness programs: Some high-demand professionals, like teachers, may qualify for special programs to have their student loans forgiven.  
• Read the fine print: Always read the entire contract, even for free financial aid. Some grants, for example, can be converted to loans if you don’t uphold the terms of the contract.

What Are the Different Types of Financing Options for Grad School?

Most students pay for grad school using a combination of savings, scholarships, grants, fellowships, assistantships, and student loans . Depending on your school and your situation, you may also qualify for federal work-study or you may be able to ask your employer to reimburse some of your costs.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Student Loans for Grad School?

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Oryol Oblast, Russia

The capital city of Orlovskaya oblast: Orel .

Oryol Oblast - Overview

Oryol Oblast is a federal subject of Russia located in the south-west of the European part of the country, part of the Central Federal District. Oryol is the capital city of the region.

The population of Oryol Oblast is about 714,100 (2022), the area - 24,652 sq. km.

Orlovskaya oblast flag

Orlovskaya oblast coat of arms.

Orlovskaya oblast map, Russia

History of oryol oblast.

The territory of today’s Oryol Oblast was settled in the late Paleolithic. In the chronicles of the 12th century, the towns of Mtsensk, Novosil, Kromy were mentioned. At that time, the area was part of the Chernigov principality.

About 400 years later, the town-fortresses of Bolkhov, Oryol, Livny were founded. In the 16th-17th centuries, this region was the borderland of the Russian state. It was a place where more than once battles against the nomads took place, dramatic events of the Time of Troubles occurred here too.

As the threat from the nomads reduced, agricultural colonization of the area began. Oryol became a large grain-producing town. Standing on the Oka River, it became a large bread market, which provided Moscow with crops and flour.

Oryol Governorate was established by the decree of Catherine II in 1778. It included a considerable part of the present Bryansk and Lipetsk regions.

From the second half of the 19th century, railways and highways connected Oryol with Moscow and Ukraine, Baltic and Volga regions. The city became a large transport hub. Before 1917, Oryol had a cadet school, theological seminary, several gymnasiums (P.A.Stolypin, Prime Minister of the Russian Empire in 1906-1911, graduated from one of them).

In autumn 1919, bloody battles between the White Army and the Red Army took place near Oryol and Kromy. Oryol Oblast was formed on September 27, 1937. In 1944, Bryansk Oblast was separated from Oryol Oblast. In 1954, nine eastern districts were separated from Oryol Oblast with the formation of Lipetsk Oblast.

This region became a place of severe battles during the Second World War - the front line passed through the region over 20 months. When Oryol was liberated, the first fireworks during the war was fired in Moscow on August 5, 1943.

Classical Russian landscapes in Oryol Oblast

Oryol Oblast nature

Author: Valentin Zhukov

Oryol Oblast scenery

Author: Morozov Evgeniy

On the shore of a small lake in Orel Oblast

Author: Oleg Krivolapov

Oryol Oblast - Features

Oryol Oblast is located in the forest-steppe zone. The length of the territory from north to south is over 150 km, from west to east - more than 200 km. The climate is temperate continental. The average temperature in January is minus 6.7 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 20.5 degrees Celsius. The largest cities are Oryol (298,200), Livny (46,800) and Mtsensk (35,500).

The Oka River, one of the largest rivers in Europe, originates in the south of the region. There are deposits of iron ore, lignite, phosphate, limestone, clay, sand, peat, chalk. Uranium ore deposits are found in the south-east.

The local economy has a strong industrial and agricultural character. The main industries are machine-building, food and production of construction materials. Agriculture is concentrated on raising dairy and meat cattle, pigs, poultry and horses.

The main highways passing through the territory of the Oryol region: M2 “Crimea”, R119 Oryol - Tambov, R120 Oryol - Vitebsk, R92 Oryol - Kaluga. The main railway is Moscow - Kharkov - Simferopol line. Public transport in Oryol is presented by trams, trolleybuses and buses.

The wonderful nature of central Russia, rich cultural traditions were the foundation on which a number of famous Russian gifted persons were nurtured. The Oryol region was the birthplace of I.S.Turgenev, N.S.Leskov, L.N.Andreyev, A.N.Apukhtin, A.A.Fet, philosophers S.N.Bulgakov, M.M.Bakhtin, historian T.N.Granovsky. The lives of F.I.Tyutchev, I.A.Bunin, M.M.Prishvin are connected with this region.

Attractions of Oryol Oblast

Oryol Oblast is compact and very convenient to travel by car. The distance from Oryol to Moscow is about 360 km. Several old Russian towns are located on the territory of the region: Mtsensk (1146), Novosil (1155), Livny (1177 and 1586), Bolkhov (1196).

The State Memorial and Natural Reserve Museum of Ivan Turgenev “Spasskoye-Lutovinovo” - a complex of manor buildings with a magnificent park, located 60 kilometers from Oryol and 12 km from Mtsensk. This is the most popular attraction of the Oryol region.

The National Park “Oryol Polesie” - recreational areas located on the territory of Hotynetsky and Znamensky districts, a place with unique nature, rich historical and cultural heritage. This is the largest woodland in the Oryol region (33,000 hectares).

Bolkhov is considered the most beautiful town in the region. In this small town with a population of about 11,000 people, there are 12 churches and one monastery. Bolkhov stands on hills on the high bank of the Nugr River. From almost anywhere you can enjoy wonderful views of the town and surrounding area.

Holidays and festivals in Oryol Oblast

• Last Saturday of May - Fet’s poetry festival held annually in the village of Kleymonovo;
• June - “Troitsky roundelays in Oryol Polesie” - an international folklore festival in the village of Zhudryo, the festival of chamber and solo performances “LUDI” and Turgenev holiday in Oryol;
• August 5 - the City Day of Oryol;
• The first weekend of September - Oryol regional festival of author’s song held annually in the national park “Oryol Polesie”.

Orlovskaya oblast of Russia photos

Winter in the Oryol region

Author: Pyotr Kianchenko

Paved road in Oryol Oblast

Author: Alexander Korolyov

Hilly landscape in Oryol Oblast

Author: Shutov V.

Pictures of Oryol Oblast

Monument to the soldiers, who fell for the liberation of Krasnozorensky district of Oryol Oblast

Chapel in Oryol Oblast

Author: Makeyev Vyacheslav

Abandoned church in the Oryol region

Author: D.Atamanov

Churches in the Oryol region

Restoration of the church in Oryol Oblast

Author: Denis Ivantsov

Cemetery church in Oryol Oblast

Author: Toichkin Dmitriy

Restoration of the church in the Orel region

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Phd studentships, irish research council laureate award phd scholarships.

• CHINACHILD: Slave-girls and the Discovery of Female Childhood in Twentieth-century China (Dr Isabella Jackson)
• IFCE: The Irish Foundation of Carolingian Europe – the case of calendrical science (computus) (Dr Immo Warntjes)
• CLICAB: Climates of Conflict in Ancient Babylonia (Dr Francis Ludlow)

Provost’s PhD Scholarships

• China, Ireland and Empire - supervisor: Dr Isabella Jackson
• Poverty and Welfare in post-war Ireland - supervisor: Dr Carole Holohan
• Integration: An Intellectual History (20th-century US History) – supervisor: Dr Daniel Geary

Two PhD Studentships in Modern Irish History

Applications are invited for two fully-funded PhD studentships in modern Irish history to commence in March 2024 .

The four-year studentships will be based in the Department of History, School of Histories and Humanities, Trinity College Dublin, and will enrol in the School’s structured PhD programme. The successful applicants will work on a collaborative research project entitled ‘Witnessing war, making peace: testimonies of revolution and restraint in inter-war Ireland’ led by Dr Anne Dolan. The PhD studentships will consist of EU fees and a stipend of €19,000 p.a. for four years.

The deadline for applications is 15 January 2024 .

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IRC-SFI Pathway PhD Scholarship – Early Irish Hands

Join Dr Nicole Volmering on her SFI-IRC Pathway Programme project ‘Early Irish Hands: The Development of Writing in Early Ireland’ from September 2022. The PhD student will undertake a case study of the use of Irish script on the continent based on a group of manuscripts from Reichenau. The four-year award consists of a stipend of €18,500 annually plus a travel budget and a €5,750 contribution towards fees. The deadline for applications is 5 pm on 6 June 2022. Further Information.

PhD Studentship in Modern Irish History

Applications are invited for a fully-funded PhD studentship in modern Irish history to commence in September 2024 .

The four-year studentship will be based in the Department of History, School of Histories and Humanities, Trinity College Dublin, and will enrol in the School’s structured PhD programme. The successful applicants will work on a collaborative research project entitled ‘Witnessing war, making peace: testimonies of revolution and restraint in inter-war Ireland’ led by Dr Anne Dolan. The PhD studentship will consist of EU fees and a stipend of €22,000 p.a. for four years.

The deadline for applications is 16 August 2024 .

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McDowell PhD Studentship in History

The Department of History invites applications for the McDowell PhD studentship in History for 2024-25. This will consist of full fees (EU or non-EU) and a stipend of €25,000 p.a. for four years. The closing date is 1 May 2024. For further information, click here .

Postgraduate Research Studentships

Trinity College Postgraduate Research Studentships (code 1252) are available to new entrants as well as continuing students on the full-time Ph.D. register for entry in September and/or the following March of the same academic year. More information can be found on the Study website - https://www.tcd.ie/study/postgraduate/scholarships-funding/

Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarships (Irish Research Council)

Application criteria and deadlines vary from year to year; the following is indicative only. The IRC typically provides a stipend of €18,500 per annum; a €5,750 contribution to fees; and research expenses of €3,250 per annum. You can apply for an IRC Scholarship before you start your degree (duration of funding 2 years for an MLitt and 4 years for a Structured PhD) or in Years 1-2 of the PhD (duration of funding 3 or 2 years). The call is generally issued around September with an application deadline at the start of November. Students should liaise with their supervisors in planning and preparing an application and study the guidance provided by the IRC and the School. The School will send out an email notification when the call is issued, organise an information session for potential applicants, and arrange an internal process for vetting applications. Applications have to be signed by the Head of School and the College Research Office. Procedures and internal deadlines will be communicated by email so please contact  [email protected]  to indicate your interest in applying to ensure you receive communications. Please bear in mind that internal deadlines will be several weeks before the IRC deadline.  http://www.research.ie/funding/postgraduate-funding

Ussher Awards

These Awards are granted to exceptionally well-qualified candidates of outstanding promise intending and permitted to register on year one for a higher degree of Ph.D. in the University of Dublin. They are open to competition by graduates of any nationality, for research in any branch of learning in the College (subject to availability of resources and competent supervision in the chosen area). The Awards are for a three year period of research on the Ph.D. register. They cover annual fees and provide maintenance of €13,000 per annum. There are six Ussher Awards in every academic year. Three are allocated to successful applicants in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, two in the Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics and Science, and one to a successful applicant in the Faculty of Health Sciences. There are, in addition, named Ussher fellowships of limited application (See below for further information).

Holders must be new entrants to the Ph.D. register, engage in full-time research and must be registered for a higher degree of Ph.D. in the University of Dublin. Holders have their award renewed annually on the basis of a satisfactory progress report, to a maximum of year three standing on the Ph.D. register and year two standing on the Masters register. Holders who were admitted to the Ph.D. register in year one and subsequently transferred to the Masters register in year two are permitted to retain the award for that year. Payments are made in twelve monthly instalments directly to the student’s bank account via the Staff Office payroll. Holders of Ussher Awards may not earn in excess of €18,000 (inclusive of the award maintenance) by private tuition, demonstrating, etc., or from other funds. Internships should be encouraged as a positive experience during a student’s Ph.D. However, should undertaking an internship result in the student’s income exceeding the upper limit of €18,000, a case can be made to the Dean of Graduate Studies, with support from the Supervisor, confirming that the internship is relevant to the research and should be undertaken. If this is approved by the Dean, the student will continue on the research register for the duration of the internship, while the award stipend will not be paid to the student for that period and will be returned to the general Postgraduate Award fund. The income received during this time will not be counted towards the student’s overall income for the year.

New entrants to the research register are not required to complete a separate Award application form. A section on the research application form must be completed in order to be considered for an Award. Nominations are assessed after 1st May and late nominations may be considered if places are still available after this date. Candidates are informed of the outcome of their application from June.

Ussher Fellowships

A small number of highly competitive awards, open to new entrants on the PhD register (not to continuing students). All new full-time PhD students (EU and non-EU) who apply to the School by 1 May are automatically considered. The award is valued at €13,000 plus fees for three years. See further: https://www.tcd.ie/study/postgraduate/scholarships-funding/

The Nesbitt Ussher Fellowship

This Fellowship, provided by the Trinity Foundation, is awarded to a candidate wishing to pursue research leading to a Ph.D. in History or Botany. In addition to the normal regulations applicable to Ussher fellowships, holders of studentships in their first year must send to the Dean of Graduate Studies reports of satisfactory progress and attendance signed by their Supervisor, which must reach the Graduate Studies Office by 1st December and 1st June. Payments, which are made in two instalments, the first soon after registration in September and the second on 1st April, will only be made on receipt of satisfactory reports.

Awards from Benefactions

A call for these awards will be made during the course of the academic year - details to be posted on the History website.

Cluff Memorial Studentship

This studentship was founded in 1987 in memory of James Stanton Cluff, Scholar 1858, with endowments provided by Mr W.V. Cluff. It is awarded as often as funds permit to a student registered or to be registered for a higher degree in the History School, or to a graduate of the History School registered or to be registered for a higher degree at another university. It is awarded for one year in the first instance, but may be renewed on evidence of satisfactory progress for a second year and in exceptional circumstances for a third year. The value of the fund may change from year to year.

Applications should be no longer than one A4 page for each of the following;

• An outline of the research project (if already underway) or PhD proposal (if beginning in year of application)
• A plan of research for year of application
• Details of other scholarships or funding you have applied for or have secured
• A brief curriculum vitae
• A supporting statement from your supervisor(s).

Grace Lawless Lee Fund

Established in 1975 by Mr. J. D. Gwynn, in memory of Grace Lawless Lee, to promote and facilitate scholarship in history, primarily by assisting work by members of staff or, if sufficient funds are available, at graduate level. Students registered for courses based primarily on coursework are not eligible to apply to this fund. The income may be divided between more than one project in a year, or may be accumulated for a larger project, or in special cases may be used for grants in aid of travelling expenses and of publication.

Postdoctoral Researchers & Postgraduate students should also submit the following:

Leland Lyons Travelling Scholarship in Modern History

This award was founded in 1981 by a gift from the retiring Provost, Dr Francis Stewart Leland Lyons. It is awarded biennially, at the discretion of the Head of Department of History to a graduate student who needs to undertake travel in connection with his/her research in some aspect of modern history. It is anticipated that the award will be supplemented by a grant from the Graduate Studies Research Travel Fund. With this supplementation the current value of the scholarship is expected to be approximately €444. Expenditure must be incurred before 30 September of the year of application.

T. W. Moody Memorial Fund

Established in 1985 by subscription in memory of Theodore William Moody, Erasmus Smith’s Professor of Modern History (1939-1977), the Fund is intended to assist graduate students to travel to libraries and archives, to enable them to obtain inaccessible material in copied form and to help them in other ways directly connected with their research. It is open to graduates of an Irish university, of not more than seven years’ standing, who are engaged in research leading to a higher degree in history.

M.Phil. funding opportunities

• The Constantia Maxwell Faculty Studentship, with a value of 3000 euro, is usually offered to a student in any of the School's MPhil programmes (to be confirmed for 2022-23).
• The School of Histories and Humanities also offers one bursary of 1000 euro, to be deducted from the course fees, for each of its eight M.Phil. programmes.

Awards will be made on academic merit. All completed applications with an unconditional offer by the deadline of 31 May will be considered.

Awards in Individual Disciplines

A limited number of awards are available in individual Schools and Departments. See https://www.tcd.ie/study/postgraduate/scholarships-funding/ and White Postgraduate Fellowship in Irish Art History, Cluff Memorial Studentship, Curtis Memorial Prize. Additional awards may be advertised from time to time; these are typically restricted to new entrants.

Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI)

Irish research students who meet the qualifying social welfare payment and (strict) income conditions may be eligible for a grant under the SUSI Student Grant Scheme. Grants may cover up to the full cost of tuition. They do not include maintenance. For further information https://susi.ie/eligibility/postgraduate-student/

Trinity Trust Postgraduate Travel Grants

These travel grants are awarded to research students for attendance at conferences related to their research or to carry out research abroad to supplement research undertaken in Dublin. See https://www.tcd.ie/graduatestudies/students/research/ and https://www.tcd.ie/history/postgraduate/funding/ for forms and deadlines and the Histories and Humanities Postgraduate Reseach Handbook for the School's regulations for Trinity Trust travel grant applications.

Other Travel Grants

Some individual Departments in the School also have travel funds for which research students may apply, such as the Stanford Travelling Scholarship in Classics and the Grace Lawless Lee Fund, Leland Lyons Travelling Scholarship, and T.W. Moody Memorial Fund in History. For details and deadlines please consult your supervisor or Head of Department.

Emergency Financial Assistance Scheme

Application must be made on a form available from the Graduate Studies Office. Only cases of extreme urgency are considered, on a case-by-case basis.

M.Phil. Studentships

Faculty of arts, humanities and social sciences’ m.phil. studentships.

Applications are invited for one-year studentships in M.Phil. programmes within the School of Histories and Humanities. Applicants should possess at least a good upper second class degree in History or a related and relevant discipline. The studentships are worth between €500 and €1000 and tenable for one year. Informal enquires may be made to the relevant M.Phil. co-ordinator. Applicants must have applied for postgraduate study at Trinity before 31st May as the application will be considered the primary rationale for assessing the awardee for each course. One awardee per M.Phil. programme is selected with an additional awardee selected from all School applications at M.Phil. level.

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DNP/PhD candidate Lisa Grisham awarded March of Dimes graduate nursing scholarship

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Lisa Grisham, MSN, NNP , a University of Arizona College of Nursing DNP/PhD candidate, received the Margaret Comerford Freda March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarship Award .

“Being selected as the recipient of the 2024 Margaret Comerford Freda March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarship is exciting and humbling, and the honor is almost indescribable,” Grisham said. “I know there were many well-qualified applicants who deserved this award. I am thankful that my work stood out and I was lucky enough to be selected. I look forward to making the March of Dimes proud with the work that I do for mothers and babies.”

The March of Dimes website says the award and $10,000 scholarship recognize and promote excellence in nursing and further the organization's commitment to closing the health equity gap and ensuring all moms and babies receive the highest quality medical care.

“We are extremely proud and excited for Lisa to receive this award,” said Brian Ahn, PhD, dean of the College of Nursing. “The college, just like the March of Dimes, is committed to ensuring that the health equity gap closes, and this award signifies the quality of the work our students undertake.”

Grisham said the scholarship will support the completion of her dissertation research, which is a feasibility trial examining the effect of babywearing (carrying your baby with a wrap or device leaving your hands and arms free) on infants who experience withdrawal after birth due to in-utero exposure to opioids.

“These babies require a lot of attention and resources in the hospital. Being able to understand the calming and comforting mechanisms behind babywearing is the first step to aiding clinician-scientists in developing additional effective nonpharmacologic interventions,” Grisham said.

“Lisa’s expertise working with infants with NAS/NOWS and their mothers with substance use disorders is rare and revolutionary,” said her advisor, Sheila M. Gephart, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor and interim chair of the Advanced Nursing Practice and Science Division at the College of Nursing. “The important next step in her career is to hone her ability to conduct rigorous and meaningful research to generate new knowledge that ultimately will lessen morbidity and enhance lives. Lisa’s proposed biobehavioral research is generation-shifting work. She is poised to be a next-generation leader in neonatology and nursing science.”

Grisham has worked at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson for 24 years – the first five years as a nurse and then 19 years as a nurse practitioner. She and her team have created a family-centered neonatal abstinence care program designed to improve care for infants experiencing withdrawal from in-utero opioid exposure and their families with opioid use disorder.